Bitter Baker slams Stefanski, rivalry rekindled between Bucs and birds.
Baker Mayfield says he can’t wait to play Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons twice a year, something he has made clear after taking exception to an article from AJC’s D. Orlando Ledbetter.
Failed might be considered harsh, but it’s an accurate summation of Mayfield’s Browns career. After getting to hand-pick Freddie Kitchens to be his head coach, the Browns were a disaster and brought Kevin Stefanski in to help clean up the mess. He did so immediately, helping the Browns reach the playoffs for the first time since 2002. Then 2021 happened.
This is a complicated and ugly breakup, one that had a player’s dad posting film of his son being wide open and not getting the ball, but no one is a victim. The situation ultimately ended with Mayfield and the Browns not seeing eye to eye, and the parties mutually agreed that moving one was the best move. Mayfield may be bitter, but it’s clear this ended up being the best-case scenario for him.
Still, Mayfield seems to have some new motivation going into 2026, and we’ll see if that helps him produce better results against the Falcons. Mayfield is 2-4 against the team since becoming the starter in Tampa Bay, with the 2025 season resulting in a 1-1 record and a split division title.
The 2026 season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive NFC South races to date, and that’s saying a lot considering the season just ended in a three-way tie. Rivals and hate are part of the fun, so bring on the antics.
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